Store as much as you like for as long as you like
Store as much as you like for as long as you like
Decluttering your home has numerous benefits beyond just clearing space. Daily life can radically change as a result of taking this one step.
When it comes to decluttering, the hardest part is to move from thinking to doing! Use these steps as a framework to begin your decluttering journey.
The first step to decluttering your home is to create a plan. Start by setting goals for each room you want to declutter. This will help you stay focused and motivated throughout the process. Next, make a list of the items you want to keep, donate, or discard. Sorting your items into these clear categories will make it much easier to make a decision. Don’t leave room for grey areas! Finally, set deadlines for each task to help you stay on track.
Decluttering can be an overwhelming task, but taking it one room at a time can make it more manageable.
Of course, a declutter doesn’t simply mean to discard everything in your home! Once you’ve identified the items that aren’t needed, you’ll need to organise the items that you do wish to keep. Some of these will be regularly used items that remain in situ around your home. Others will be for occasional or seasonal use, or simply have emotional attachment. Many homes simply do not offer ample areas of storage for these belongings. Self-storage is a great option for storing items you don’t need to access regularly but want to keep. Especially when items are large like a surfboard or in large numbers, like an heirloom tea set. You’ll be able to access them easily while knowing that they are safe and secure.
How do you stop the clutter from accumulating and live life long term with space and clarity? We’re not all lucky enough to have an enormous loft or garage, and even if we do, they’re often not the ideal space for occasional use items. They experience cold and damp so your belongings can be easily damaged in storage. This is why self storage units are an excellent way to live life without clutter in the long term.
While some people choose self storage for short term use, others utilise facilities long term. Our lives constantly change, as do our requirements for our belongings. This means that long term self storage has some great benefits:
You can access your storage unit any time within the centre opening hours. If you need 24 hour access this is also possible under certain contracts. This is ideal for storing seasonal items, which you can swap over when required. Or large sports kit such as a bike or paddleboard which might be used occasionally.
The areas in which we store our belongings in our homes are simply not ideal for storage. A garage or loft tends to get very hot in the Summer months and cold in Winter. This makes them prone to damp, which affects their condition. Climate controlled storage units prevent this kind of damage occurring.
Storage units benefit from additional security, making them the ideal location to store precious items such as heirlooms. When you don’t have anywhere to display these items, it makes sense to ensure their security and protection.
Realistically, your storage requirements are liable to change at some point. You may move home, downsize, take a secondment, or expand your family. Your storage unit contract can be flexible with different sized units. This means that your storage space can easily size up and down with your needs.
It’s true that your home will be less cluttered without that piano, sideboard, or even tumble drier. However, when you may have space in the future for these items it doesn’t make sense to discard them only to need to buy them again further down the line. Your storage unit keeps these large items safe and protected for that time in the future when they can take pride of place.
The decluttering process is an extremely valuable thing to do. It eases your lifestyle and gives you the physical and mental space to relax. It’s a much less stressful thing to do when you have a storage unit. Contact us for your quote.